ASKI HR Deparment

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Lyn and Jesi

PURPOSE DRIVEN PERFORMANCE

The strength of any institution lies in having commitment and dedicated

employees. ASKI harnesses this strength through its Human Resources
Department ably supported by the various business units.

Focused on meeting the needs of its employees, ASKI is rewarded with an

extraordinary staff retention rate of 99%! Of its 891 employees, 614 were
promoted to higher positions in 2012.

ASKI recognizes the three important factors that lead to better performance and
personal satisfaction – autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Autonomy is the desire
to be self-directed. The goal of the institution is to actively engage people in the
performance of their tasks within set time. In the recently launched 5:01
program, employees are required to leave at exactly 5:01 pm. This policy
inculcates the value of time, hard work, and discipline. It encourages maximum
productivity during working hours so that they can leave work on the dot after
5pm and spend most deserved time with the people they love.

Mastery is the desire to get better in their craft. The clear system and process of
hiring as well as the career path for each employee that ASKI HRD provides leads
to mastery. The department works hand in hand with the ASKI Training Institute
in the creation and execution of the Capacity Building Program and the
Comprehensive Management Training Program. It is an ongoing program where
specific skills are being taught to employees in order for them to efficiently
address concerns in their respective jobs. Through these programs plus the
challenge provided by ASKI to its people coupled by the desire of the employees
to achieve mastery, employees are given the chance to further hone their skills
and equip themselves with new knowledge and skills for maximum performance.

Purpose is the guiding force in our lives – the reason behind why we do things.
One of the primary goals why people work is to earn a living. ASKI provides an
equitable performance-based salary structure which effectively motivates its
employees. But there is more to the profit motive and incentive paradigm.
During the hiring process, ASKI makes clear with would be employees what the
institution stands for, the values it adheres into, and the primary purpose of its
existence – to serve the marginalized. ASKI advocates not only financial health
but also physical and spiritual health. Physical wellbeing is achieved through the
preventive health learning sessions including giving free flu vaccines. Spiritual
development is strengthened with the daily morning devotion where all
employees come before the presence of the Lord and partake of His life-giving
Word. ASKI goes right through the core being of their employees creating a
newfound sense of purpose aligned with the mission and vision of the institution.
Imbibing these three factors empowers ASKI employees. Many employees attest
to this. Mr. Roselio Ramos started his career with ASKI as a contractual security
guard assigned in ASKI San Jose City branch. He felt a sense of belongingness
with ASKI and saw the goodness of the institution. He was drawn to apply as
Project Officer not only for the monetary compensation but more so in the
spiritual character of ASKI. The daily devotion and its regular praise and worship
made him want to become part of the ASKI family. Mr. Ramos has risen from the
ranks and now acts as the Senior Branch Manager of ASKI Cauayan City branch.

A real concern for the greater good draws ASKI employees to perform well and
be the best persons they can be. Wondrous outcomes by people united for a
common good.

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